Infections in Mechanical Support Devices

Infections in Mechanical Support Devices

Christine M. Hay, MD Division of Infectious Diseases University of Rochester Medical Center

Learning Objectives

? Understand infections in LVADs focusing on HM2 and HM3 devices

? Know most common sites of infection ? Know most common organisms involved ? Know how to treat with empiric and organism-focused

therapy ? Know how to prevent infection

? Understand infections in ECMO supported patients

? Know the incidence of infections in ECMO patients ? Know the most common organisms involved ? Know how to treat and prevent infection

LVADs

Sites of Infection

3. Outflow graft

1. Drive line

2. Pocket

Driveline exit

Outflow graft pump

Heartmate 3

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